Explanation
Calculation of the value of asset at the end of three years under written down value method:
Cost of the asset Rs. 12500
Less : Depreciation @ 20% Rs . (2500)
Written down value at the end of first year Rs. 10000
Less : Depreciation @ 20% Rs (2000)
Written down value at the end of second year Rs. 8000
Less : Depreciation @ 20% Rs. (1600)
Written down value at the end of third year Rs. 6400
Written down value.
Written-down value is the value of an asset after accounting for depreciation or amortization. It is calculated by subtracting accumulated depreciation or amortization from the asset's original value, and it reflects the asset's present worth from an accounting perspective. It is that value of asset on which depreciation has not yet been charged and can be seen in balance sheet as net book value of asset.
Year
Balance cost of asset
Rs.
Depreciation
Written down Value (Rs.)
1
100000
10000
90000
2
9000
81000
3
8100
72900
Option A is the correct one.
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